Biodiesel Week

Propel, Solazyme pilot consumer access to algae-based fuels Beginning Nov. 13, Propel Fuels, a leading retailer of renewable fuels and clean mobility solutions, and Solazyme, a renewable oil and bioproducts company, are bringing algae-derived fuel to retail pumps for what is believed to be the world's first. READ MORE SHARE
EPA releases draft QAP requirements for RIN validation The U.S. EPA released its draft quality assurance plan requirements as part of its work to restructure the renewable fuel standard program to ensure renewable identification number (RIN) credits generated are valid before entering the marketplace. READ MORE SHARE
	IEA: North America leads shift in global energy balance The global energy map is changing dramatically, the IEA said as it launched the 2012 World Energy Outlook. This will recast expectations about the role of different countries, regions and fuels in the global energy system over the coming decades. READ MORE SHARE
Eni SpA to produce Honeywell Green Diesel at Venice refinery UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced Nov. 12 that Italy's largest energy company, Eni S.p.A., will produce renewable diesel, trademarked Honeywell Green Diesel, using Honeywell's UOP/Eni Ecofining process at its facility in Venice, Italy. READ MORE SHARE
GBF signs 1000th member to oil-to-fuel restaurant program Florida-based restaurants have been flocking to Genuine Bio-Fuel Inc.'s Oil-to-Fuel Program. Genuine Bio-Fuel recently celebrated signing on board its 1000th member, making the recycled used cooking oil for cash program a huge success for the firm. READ MORE SHARE
KiOR begins commercial production of bio-oil in Columbus, Miss. KiOR Inc. has commenced operations at its commercial-scale facility in Columbus, Miss. The company is now producing bio-oil for use in renewable gasoline and diesel. CEO Fred Cannon said the bio-oil is in line with specs needed for upgrading. READ MORE SHARE
	Ag Energy Coalition joins 235 groups urging Farm Bill passage AEC has joined 235 farming, livestock, rural development, nutrition, conservation and renewable energy organizations in sending a letter to leaders of the House of Representatives requesting passage of a new five-year Farm Bill before end of year. READ MORE SHARE
FutureFuel releases 3Q financials, adjusted EBITDA at $24M FutureFuel Corp., a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, announced financial results from the three and nine months ended Sept. 30. Compared to 3Q 2011, revenues were down 2.2 percent but adjusted EBITDA was up 19.7 percent. READ MORE SHARE